Introduction
Doris Seidler (1912–2010) was an English Painter, printmaker and graphic artist. Seidler was born in London, England.
After fears of German invasion in 1940, she moved with her Jewish husband and son to New York city. There, she studied under Hayter at Atelier 17 during the second world war, learning the techniques of print-making. In 1945 she returned to England, where she had her first solo exhibitions at the art schools of Norwich, Ipswich and Great Yarmouth. She immigrated back to New York in 1948 and again studied at Atlier 17. Her first solo exhibition in New York was at Wittenborn Gallery in 1954.
Seidler is known for her use of techniques such as intaglio engraving, woodcut, lucite engraving and collage with paper.
Seidler died on October 30, 2010.
Permanent collections
- Whitney Museum of American Art
- Museum of Modern Art, New York.
- British Museum
- Brooklyn Museum
- Library of Congress
- Philadelphia Museum of Art
- Seattle art museum
- Pallant House Gallery